Herbed Goat Cheese Dip

I had the pleasure of meeting the incredibly talented, Amy Riolo, not once, but twice in the space of two weeks. Amy has written several books on Mediterranean food. What makes Amy’s books so fascinating is that they are not just cookbooks, but wonderful glances into the cultures and people of the Mediterranean. Mediterranean cuisine is not solely limited to Italy, Spain, Greece, and the South of France. Amy’s vast knowledge of the region introduces the reader to Egyptian, Syrian, North African and Saudi Arabian dishes as well.

Her latest book, The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook,(affiliate link) is not really a “diet” cookbook, as much as it is a way-of-life cookbook. Amy is an internationally recognized expert on Mediterranean cuisine and culture, and serves as a culinary advisor for the Mediterranean Foods Alliance. Her recipes are based on the fresh produce and products of the Mediterranean; fish, fruits and vegetables, local cheeses, olives and nuts. Since there are no processed ingredients, the recipes are not only heart healthy, they are waist friendly as well!

This herbed goat cheese dip is perfect with fresh vegetables, crackers or pita bread. It takes less than 5 minutes to make, although chilling for a couple of hours enhances the flavor.

Combine the goat cheese, oil and yogurt in a bleeder or food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and mix in the fresh herbs.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cover and refrigerate until the dip is cold and the flavors have blended, 3 hours to overnight.

Keep chilled until ready to serve.

Drizzle with additional olive oil before serving

This Goat Cheese Dip with Herbs is low-carb and gluten free. It’s a healthy addition to any party.

Disclaimer: Although I was given a copy of Amy’s book, I was not obligated to write a review in exchange. I received no compensation for my review, and as always, the opinions expressed are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Any compensation I may receive goes towards maintaining this website and allows me to provide free recipes. Thank you for your support!

I’d like to meet Amy and love her new cookbook on Mediterranean cooking and the diet from that region. Looking forward to learning so much more about the food and healthy lifestyle from that area and will be reviewing the book in the next weeks too. Luv what you’ve shared here with the Herb And Goat Cheese Dip and beautiful images, Cynthia!

I am a health coach and I think eating the Mediterranean way is the healthiest. It’s important to note that It should be a true Mediterranean way of eating and not what folks in the US believe is Mediterranean as indicated in the post. For those who have health challenges such as diabetes, it’s still the way to go with some modifications real food, seasonal in the right quantities.